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Saleen9090 04-17-2009 10:15 PM

Dipstick covered in white, milky substance?
 
I'm looking to replace the PCV because I have oild build up around the dipstick housing and puffs of white smoke from the dipstick while running a hot engine.

Now I have a milky white substance on the dipstick along with condensation. Is this a result of the bad PCV as well?

Looks bad but you guys tell me.

nonsense619 04-17-2009 10:27 PM

just means you been taking her on short trips not letting her warm up fully and the moisture is not evaporating...just take her on a nice spirited run on the highway for a while...

Saleen9090 04-17-2009 10:43 PM

But this was right after city and highway driving for about 40 minutes

cj351stang 04-18-2009 12:36 AM

Could be cause of the pcv. I would change it asap, before yu blow a rear main....

Saleen9090 04-18-2009 02:58 AM

Good news is I am using my parents car and the Volvo sits in the garage until I get the PCV. No one drives it :) I also found my engine serial number in order to get the right PCV system.

If anyone wants to know for future reference, there should be a white sticker on the side of the timing belt cover. It should read Se#; (number) It should be a 6-digit number between 300000 and 400000 for the '95 model

tech 04-18-2009 07:30 AM


Originally Posted by Saleen9090 (Post 155491)
Good news is I am using my parents car and the Volvo sits in the garage until I get the PCV. No one drives it :) I also found my engine serial number in order to get the right PCV system.

If anyone wants to know for future reference, there should be a white sticker on the side of the timing belt cover. It should read Se#; (number) It should be a 6-digit number between 300000 and 400000 for the '95 model

The number is also stamped on the block on the back side like under #1 cylinder where the head meets the block.

Saleen9090 04-18-2009 04:16 PM

I've heard that to see the number on the engine you need;
1. A system of mirrors
2. Magnifying glass
3. 20/20 vision
4. Patience

I'm glad I had the sticker. Made life easier

tech 04-18-2009 09:21 PM

You can see if easy when you have time try it.

Saleen9090 04-18-2009 11:25 PM

Will do next time I am home. I think next weekend.


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